959: Chapter 113, Changes Brought by War_2 959: Chapter 113, Changes Brought by War_2 On this occasion of pursuing the enemy, everyone excellently accomplished the task assigned by Hudson.
The enemy, who should have scattered in defeat, were now running northward.
It wasn’t their choice to run in that direction; they were forced north.
Crowds of defeated soldiers are valuable for rescue.
If the enemy scatters, you wouldn’t even know where to begin a rescue operation.
To lure the enemy, Hudson generously allowed them to perform reconnaissance from the air.
The bait had been set.
If they wanted to rescue, they had to deploy troops quickly.
If they didn’t come, then they should just wait for their entire team to be annihilated.
Continuing under the current circumstances, within three more days, the fleeing enemy would collide with thirty thousand cavalry.
The muddy road was indeed unsuitable for cavalry action, but without these unfavorable conditions, the enemy wouldn’t have taken the bait!
“Marshal, the Gryphon Dragon Cavalry reports that the enemy has mobilized a large force!”
Hearing this news, Hudson smiled slightly and immediately gave the order:
We will pursue the enemy tomorrow!”
Regardless of how the enemy approached or how many reinforcements they sent, as long as they left Declaras Province, the strategy of luring the enemy would be successful.
Cavalry excels in mobile warfare.
They’re not afraid of a ferocious enemy attack; rather, they dread an enemy that remains stationary like a turtle in its shell.
“Your Majesty, a victorious report has come from the front line.
Yesterday, the Expeditionary Army’s Magical Beast Legion defeated fifty thousand troops of the Ancient Heritage Alliance in the Clotte Region of the Warhammer Kingdom.
Currently, the Expeditionary Army is surrounding the defeated troops, and the exact battle results are still being tallied,” reported Count Martins joyfully.
Compared to the previous victory over three hundred thousand enemies, this victory might seem trivial, but looking at the entire Northern Continent battlefield, it was still a top-notch achievement.
Since the war began, nations across the Northern Continent have won victories but not without severe losses every time.
Only the Expeditionary Army’s two major victories had been with minimal losses on their side, as if they were not facing the same enemy.
These were minor issues.
After all, Alpha Kingdom had always been the strongest in the Northern Continent, and Commander Hudson was the number one general there; people were getting accustomed to such feats.
Now that everyone was allies, regardless of who achieved the victories, it was good news for Moxi Duchy.
The only regret was that the Duchy’s Army hadn’t participated and missed a chance to share in the military achievements.
It wasn’t about craving military honors; the hall was filled with pillars of Moxi Duchy, and they were not lacking in such honors.
It was mostly about international status.
Strong nations are forged in battle.
Taking Alpha Kingdom as an example, even when they suffer heavy losses in war, no one dares to treat them as an easy target.
The battlefield reports had just arrived, boosting Alpha Kingdom’s prestige to its peak again.
The stepping stones were not only the Ancient Heritage Alliance but also other nations of the Northern Continent.
Prestige might seem like a nominal honor, but in reality, it was the basis for redistributing interests after the war.
The plan for Moxi Duchy was simple: if they couldn’t defeat the enemy alone, they would ride on the coattails of Alpha Kingdom’s victories.
They might not have a shot at being the first strongest nation, but getting recognized as the second strongest was still prestigious.
The more presence they had, the more they could carve out a piece from the old lands of Warhammer Kingdom when it came time to divide the spoils of war.
People must have aspirations, even in adverse circumstances; it should not affect their dreams of being a great nation.
“Let Rakel lead eighteen legions to enter Warhammer Kingdom and follow the commands of Marshal Hudson for battle,” George ordered calmly.
Although unaware of Hudson’s subsequent combat plans, the necessary preparations must still be made.
If the frontline operation succeeds and the Alien Coalition Army is decisively defeated, the Duchy’s Army must be seen in the battle for reclaiming Warhammer Kingdom.
Staying out of the land grab was not an option.
For this investment in Caesar IV and Hudson, he had paid dearly.
The refugees were just the upfront deposit; the rest of the payments had not been specifically discussed yet!
If just involving populations, to buy a Noble Lord like Hudson, who desperately needed people for his territories, was no problem.
It was different for Caesar IV whose dealings were more profound.
If it were about lacking manpower, with the network of the Royal Family, the issue could be resolved easily.
When it involved interests, even relatives must settle accounts clearly.
The earlier promised benefits and favors were limited to sending troops to aid Moxi Duchy.
If Moxi Duchy wanted Alpha Kingdom’s cooperation in seizing greater benefits after the war, additional payments would be required.
Expanding across the Continent of Aslante posed the greatest challenge in terms of legitimacy.
This time, the rampage of Different Races essentially cleared legal obstacles for expansion.
The conquered Warhammer Kingdom, in a sense, could be seen as leaderless land.
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Restoration had the most significant geopolitical impact.
Among the surviving members of the Warhammer Royal Family, the highest bidder and the one with the least scruples would be the king of the future East-West War Hammer Kingdom.
If it looked a bit unseemly to produce four or five heirs, further splitting Warhammer Kingdom would also be possible.
Of course, these plans were contingent on a complete victory for the Human Race; if the continental war failed, all bets were off.
These thoughts primarily arose because the victories of the Expeditionary Army had given George new confidence.